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Facts about Accidents in Mississippi

 
 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Almost 5,000 trucks were involved in fatal death crashes from recent report
Large trucks accounted for 9 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 4 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,898 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 76 percent were combination trucks.

 

Accidents can happen anywhere at any time in Mississippi. When you are at home, at work, or driving your car to the supermarket, a serious accident may result in debilitating injuries that could threaten your well-being and financial security.

 
State Accident Statistics    
 
 
Accident Fatalities in Mississippi
INTERSTATE 124
OTHER,PRINCIPAL,ARTERIAL 70
MINOR,ARTERIAL 3
MAJOR,COLLECTOR 130
LOCAL 322

Source: US Department of Transportation
 

Every year millions of people obtain personal injuries as a result of accidents. Whether it is a car accident, boating accident, or a simple slip & fall accident, others may be responsible for your injuries. Our Mississippi Accident Lawyer will help you fight back at those whose negligence may be responsible for your pain. To locate Accident Lawyers nationwide click here.

Our Mississippi Accident Lawyers specialize in all aspects of accident law. From researching the merits of your case to fighting for you in court, Mississippi Accident Lawyers will work for you with all their expertise and legal experience.

 
Mississippi Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Mississippi couple awarded $207,000 in car/truck accident (6/25/1998)
Automobile Accident - Truck Driver/Transport Company - Lois Taylor and Joe Taylor filed their lawsuit in 1990 against Jack Gray Transport and Robert G. McComas, after a truck driven by McComas ran into the back of a car in which Lois Taylor was a pas
94-CT-00901-SCT
 

The following are the most common kinds of accidents that cause personal injury:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Workplace Accidents
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • SUV Rollovers

Contact our Mississippi Accident Lawyers if you have ever experienced a personal injury and think others are at fault for the accident.


 
Accident Audio & Video    
 
  Coal Mining Accident
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:46, 9/25/2001

A cave-in at an Alabama coal mine led to explosions and the worst U.S. mining accident in more than 16 years. Noah Adams talks with reporter David Firestone of The New York Times.
Source: National Public Radio


The above accident video and audio will show how other accident victims are dealing with their own dangerous accident issues.

 
 
Mississippi Accident Links    
 
 

FEMA: Mississippi Chlorine Barge Accident
Disaster - Information on Federally Declared Disasters. Mississippi Chlorine Barge Accident Declared October 10, 1962 ...
FEMA: Disaster Federal Register Notices for Mississippi
Declared October 10, 1962. No Disaster Federal Register Notices available. More information about: Mississippi Chlorine Barge Accident ...

 


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News about Accidents in Mississippi and nationwide:

NTSB Determines Ethan Allen Accident Caused By Vessel's Instability
 The National Transportation Safety Board today determined that the probable cause of the capsizing of the Ethan Allen was the vessel's insuff...
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States With Laws Banning Hand-Held Cell Phone Use While Driving Are New York, New Jersey & District of Columbia
Driver cell phone use is largely unrestricted by State laws. No States ban use outright. Currently, three States and the District of Columbia ...
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OSHA Cites Ohio Excavating Firm For Exposing Workers To Trench Hazards
WASHINGTON—An Ohio construction firm is facing a proposed fine of $510,750 after inspections along a 150-mile petroleum pipeline i...
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Accident Terms

 
 


Today's Terms

Omnibus hearing

Definition:
A pretrial hearing normally scheduled at the same time the trial date is established. Purpose of the hearing is to ensure each party receives (or "discovers") vital information concerning the case held by the other.

Elderly & Older Drivers

Definition:
Drivers typically 65 or 70 years old, most states require renewal applicants to appear in person and to pass a vision test.

Triangulation

Definition:
Technique for scene documentation where items of evidence are located by measuring the distance between two (2) reference points.

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Accident Resources

 



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Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Accidents:

  • Head Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Neck Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Severed Limb

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Mississippi Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Accident attorney you should contact our Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Biloxi
  • Brandon
  • Brookhaven
  • Canton
  • Clarksdale
  • Cleveland
  • Clinton
  • Columbus
  • Corinth
  • Greenville
  • Greenwood
  • Grenada
  • Gulfport
  • Hattiesburg
  • Jackson
  • Laurel
  • Lucedale
  • Madison
  • Mccomb
  • Meridian
  • Natchez
  • Ocean Springs
  • Olive Branch
  • Oxford
  • Pearl
  • Philadelphia
  • Picayune
  • Ridgeland
  • Southaven
  • Starkville
  • Tupelo
  • Vicksburg
  • Yazoo City


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